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Inverness CT’s John Hughes: it will be hard to repeat success of this seasonhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/31/inverness-caledonian-thistle-john-hughes-scottish-cup-falkirk
<p>• Club likely to lose key players despite Scottish Cup triumph against Falkirk<br>• ‘We just keep going. Always underdogs, always a siege mentality’</p><p>As unfortunate as it may seem, a season of success such as enjoyed by Inverness Caledonian Thistle immediately triggers thoughts of how the club can possibly improve. Their manager, John Hughes, admitted as much after Saturday’s Scottish Cup triumph.</p><p>An <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/30/inverness-caledonian-thistle-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-report">86th-minute James Vincent goal secured the first piece of major silverware for the Highland side</a>, 21 years after their formation. Falkirk were unfortunate to lose by the odd goal in three. Inverness had already taken third place in the Scottish top flight, earning them a place in Europe. On Sunday Inverness hosted an open-top bus parade in recognition of the efforts of Hughes and his players.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/30/inverness-caledonian-thistle-falkirk-scottish-cup-final-match-report">Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 Falkirk | Scottish Cup final match report</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/30/inverness-caledonian-thistle-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-report">Inverness 2-1 Falkirk | Scottish Cup final match report</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/31/inverness-caledonian-thistle-john-hughes-scottish-cup-falkirk">Continue reading...</a>Scottish CupInverness Caledonian ThistleFalkirkFootballSportSun, 31 May 2015 22:00:02 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/31/inverness-caledonian-thistle-john-hughes-scottish-cup-falkirkPhotograph: Ian Buchan/ Ian Buchan/CorbisInverness Caledonian Thistle celebrate winning the Scottish Cup final against Falkirk. Photograph: Ian Buchan/ Ian Buchan/CorbisPhotograph: Ian Buchan/ Ian Buchan/CorbisInverness Caledonian Thistle celebrate winning the Scottish Cup final against Falkirk. Photograph: Ian Buchan/ Ian Buchan/CorbisEwan Murray at Hampden Park2015-05-31T22:00:02ZInverness 2-1 Falkirk | Scottish Cup final match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/30/inverness-caledonian-thistle-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-report
<p>There are many worthy of praise for the part played in the meteoric rise of Inverness Caledonian Thistle over 21 years. The Scottish Cup final class of 2015 have suddenly jumped to the top of that list, after securing the Highland club’s first piece of major silverware. On Sunday the Highland capital will give way to an open-top bus parade – a barely conceivable scenario when two Highland League clubs amalgamated in&nbsp;1994.</p><p>Any glance back at this game will show victory for Inverness as barely deserved. Peter Houston, the defeated Falkirk manager, will agonise over that fact. For Houston’s opposite number, John Hughes, there is a place in history. Hughes’s redemption is complete. Not so long ago he was on the managerial scrap heap after a sacking by Hartlepool United. How he and Inverness have been a mutually beneficial partnership.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/may/30/falkirk-v-inverness-caledonian-thistle-scottish-cup-final-live">Inverness Caledonian Thistle beat Falkirk to win Scottish Cup final – as it happened</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/30/inverness-caledonian-thistle-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-report">Continue reading...</a>Scottish CupInverness Caledonian ThistleFalkirkFootballSportSat, 30 May 2015 16:14:35 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/30/inverness-caledonian-thistle-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-reportPhotograph: Graham Stuart/Action Images via ReutersJames Vincent scores the second goal for Inverness against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park. Photograph: Graham Stuart/Action Images via ReutersPhotograph: Graham Stuart/Action Images via ReutersJames Vincent scores the second goal for Inverness against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park. Photograph: Graham Stuart/Action Images via ReutersEwan Murray at Hampden Park2015-05-30T16:14:35ZHibernian 0-1 Falkirk | Scottish Cup semi-final match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/18/hibernian-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-report
<p>Falkirk booked their place in the Scottish Cup final with a smash-and-grab win over Hibernian.</p><p>The dominant Easter Road side hit the post just before the break through Fraser Fyvie and again in the second half through Scott Allan as Falkirk rarely threatened. However, Hibs were stunned in the 74th minute when Craig Sibbald headed in a Blair Alston cross to set up a meeting on 30 May with either Inverness or Celtic.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/18/hibernian-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-report">Continue reading...</a>Scottish CupHibernianFalkirkFootballSportSat, 18 Apr 2015 13:56:20 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/18/hibernian-falkirk-scottish-cup-match-reportPhotograph: Richard Sellers/PAFalkirk's Craig Sibbald, right, takes on Hibs' Fraser Fyvie in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PAPhotograph: Richard Sellers/PAFalkirk's Craig Sibbald, right, takes on Hibs' Fraser Fyvie in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PAPress Association2015-04-18T13:56:20ZFalkirk 1-1 Rangers | Scottish Championship match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/28/scottish-championship-falkirk-rangers-match-report
<p>Rangers missed the chance to go second in the Scottish Championship as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Falkirk on Friday evening. The visitors took a first-half lead with a goal from the defender Darren McGregor but Falkirk replied instantly through a header from Rory Loy, who this week signed a pre-contract deal to join Dundee in the summer.</p><p>Peter Houston’s side move up to fourth after a result that extended their unbeaten run to nine matches, although they will feel they could have secured all three points after having the best of the chances.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/28/scottish-championship-falkirk-rangers-match-report">Continue reading...</a>Scottish ChampionshipFalkirkRangersFootballSportSat, 28 Feb 2015 00:23:12 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/28/scottish-championship-falkirk-rangers-match-reportPhotograph: Jeff Holmes/PARory Loy, right, celebrates his equalising goal for Falkrik with John Baird to extend his side's unbeaten run to nine matches. Photograph: Jeff Holmes/PAPhotograph: Jeff Holmes/PARory Loy, right, celebrates his equalising goal for Falkrik with John Baird to extend his side's unbeaten run to nine matches. Photograph: Jeff Holmes/PAPress Association2015-02-28T00:23:12ZFalkirk 0-2 Rangers | Scottish Cup fourth-round match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/30/falkirk-rangers-scottish-cup
<p>Rangers scraped through to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup thanks to late goals from Nicky Law and David Templeton at Falkirk. The tie looked as if it was heading for a replay after Lee McCulloch failed to convert from the penalty spot and Rangers struggled to break down a Falkirk side who played the last half hour with 10 men. But Law grabbed the opener with a minute of the regulation 90 minutes to go and Templeton doubled the advantage deep into injury time as Ally McCoist's men left it late to book their place in the next round.</p><p>Ian Black tried his luck with an early effort that he dragged wide of target as the visitors tried to put their hosts under some early pressure. A scramble in the six-yard box followed but no one was able to produce a clean shot at goal before the Falkirk goalkeeper Michael McGovern claimed possession.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/30/falkirk-rangers-scottish-cup">Continue reading...</a>Scottish CupFalkirkRangersFootballSportSat, 30 Nov 2013 15:38:07 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/30/falkirk-rangers-scottish-cupPhotograph: Graham Stuart/Action ImagesRangers' Nicky Law, left, celebrates scoring the first goal against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup fourth-round. Photograph: Graham Stuart/Action ImagesPhotograph: Graham Stuart/Action ImagesRangers' Nicky Law, left, celebrates scoring the first goal against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup fourth-round. Photograph: Graham Stuart/Action ImagesPress Association2013-11-30T15:38:07ZHibernian 4-3 Falkirk | Scottish Cup semi-final match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/apr/13/hibernian-falkirk-scottish-cup
<p>Hibernian took their fans from the depths of despair to delirium as a stunning extra-time strike from Leigh Griffiths sent them into the Scottish Cup final after a young Falkirk side had taken a three-goal lead inside half an hour.</p><p>Griffiths arrowed a 25-yard strike into the top corner with five minutes remaining of a classic encounter, which gives Hibs the chance to atone for their 5-1 final defeat by Edinburgh rivals Hearts last season.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/apr/13/hibernian-falkirk-scottish-cup">Continue reading...</a>Scottish CupHibernianFalkirkFootballSportSat, 13 Apr 2013 17:51:49 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/apr/13/hibernian-falkirk-scottish-cupPhotograph: Russell Cheyne/REUTERSHibernian's Leigh Griffiths, left, scores against Falkirk in their Scottish Cup semi final win at Hampden Park. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/ReutersPhotograph: Russell Cheyne/REUTERSHibernian's Leigh Griffiths, left, scores against Falkirk in their Scottish Cup semi final win at Hampden Park. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/ReutersGavin McCafferty at Hampden Park2013-04-13T17:51:49ZFalkirk 1-3 Celtic | Scottish League Cup semi-final match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jan/29/falkirk-celtic-scottish-league-cup
• Falkirk 1-3 Celtic<p>Celtic's impressive run is edging ever closer to returning tangible reward. Neil Lennon's team have gone 18 domestic matches without defeat. Their deserved victory at Hampden, albeit over an impressively enterprising Falkirk side, secured a League Cup final meeting with Kilmarnock on 18 March. Celtic's run aside, the fact that Kilmarnock have competed in five finals in this competition without winning a single one points towards the likely outcome.</p><p>An uplifting contest could not pass without controversy. Steven Pressley, the Falkirk manager, watched the second period from the stand after complaining a little too vociferously as the teams left the field at half-time about the award of the penalty which led to Celtic's opening goal. In reality Darren Dods was guilty of something akin to a rugby tackle on Thomas Rogne.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jan/29/falkirk-celtic-scottish-league-cup">Continue reading...</a>Scottish League CupFalkirkCelticFootballSportSun, 29 Jan 2012 20:19:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jan/29/falkirk-celtic-scottish-league-cupPhotograph: David Moir/ReutersCeltic's Anthony Stokes scores the first of his two goals from a free-kick in the League Cup semi-final against Falkirk. Photograph: David Moir/ReutersPhotograph: David Moir/ReutersCeltic's Anthony Stokes scores the first of his two goals from a free-kick in the League Cup semi-final against Falkirk. Photograph: David Moir/ReutersEwan Murray at Hampden Park2012-01-29T20:19:00ZFalkirk 3-2 Rangers | Scottish League Cup third round match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/sep/21/falkirk-rangers-scottish-league-cup
• Falkirk 3-2 Rangers<br />• El Alagui 58 73, Millar 90+3; Goian 83, Jelavic 87<br /><p>Rangers crashed out of the Scottish League Cup at the hands of Falkirk and their hopes of a treble this season were left in tatters.</p><p>Farid El Allagui grabbed a double for the First Division side before Dorin Goian and Nikica Jelavic netted for Rangers. But Mark Millar had the final say with a stoppage-time winner as Falkirk booked their place in the fourth round.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/sep/21/falkirk-rangers-scottish-league-cup">Continue reading...</a>Scottish League CupFalkirkRangersFootballSportWed, 21 Sep 2011 21:56:39 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/sep/21/falkirk-rangers-scottish-league-cupPhotograph: Andrew Milligan/PAFalkirk's Mark Millar celebrates scoring the winner against Rangers in the Scottish League Cup third round. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PAPhotograph: Andrew Milligan/PAFalkirk's Mark Millar celebrates scoring the winner against Rangers in the Scottish League Cup third round. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PAPress Association2011-09-21T21:56:39ZKilmarnock 0-0 Falkirk | Scottish Premier League match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/08/kilmarnock-falkirk-scottish-premier-league
<p>Jimmy Calderwood, the Kilmarnock manager, called it "the longest afternoon" of his career, a sentiment that was entirely understandable as his team survived some threats from Falkirk – as well as five minutes of stoppage time – to remain in the SPL at their opponents' expense.</p><p>His counterpart, Steven Pressley, would consider himself a trifle unfortunate not to have fulfilled the pledge he made to supporters when he succeeded Eddie May midway through the season that "this club will not be relegated, I can promise you that".</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/08/kilmarnock-falkirk-scottish-premier-league">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipKilmarnockFalkirkFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sat, 08 May 2010 15:13:50 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/08/kilmarnock-falkirk-scottish-premier-leaguePhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PAFalkirk's Enoch Showunmi sits in despair after his side's relegation while Kilmarnock fans celebrate around him. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PAFalkirk's Enoch Showunmi sits in despair after his side's relegation while Kilmarnock fans celebrate around him. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAGlenn Gibbons at Rugby Park2010-05-08T15:13:50ZRobbie Keane on target again as Celtic crush St Johnstonehttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/20/celtic-st-johnstone-scottish-premier-league
• Tony Mowbray's team still 10 points behind leaders Rangers<br />• Aberdeen come from 2-0 down to draw with Dundee United<p>Robbie Keane kept up his impressive scoring rate for <strong>Celtic </strong>as his second-half penalty helped the Parkhead team to a comfortable 3-0 Scottish Premier League victory over <strong>St Johnstone</strong>.</p><p>Teenage defender Josh Thompson's first goal for the Hoops gave them a half-time advantage before Saints keeper Graeme Smith conceded a penalty in the 67th minute for fouling Marc-Antoine Fortuné, allowing the on-loan Republic of Ireland striker to take his tally to nine in nine games since arriving from Spurs in January. Keane has now matched his tally for his permanent employers this season.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/20/celtic-st-johnstone-scottish-premier-league">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipCelticSt JohnstoneAberdeenDundee UnitedFalkirkHamiltonFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:23:43 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/20/celtic-st-johnstone-scottish-premier-leaguePhotograph: Richard Sellers/SportsphotoRobbie Keane scores from the penalty spot during Celtic's 3-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead. Photograph: Richard Sellers/SportsphotoPhotograph: Richard Sellers/SportsphotoRobbie Keane scores from the penalty spot during Celtic's 3-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead. Photograph: Richard Sellers/SportsphotoNial Briggs2010-03-20T18:23:43ZFalkirk 0-2 Celtic | Scottish Premier League match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/07/falkirk-celtic-scottish-premier-league1
<p>In Robbie Keane, Celtic at least have one player who will not be going through the motions for the rest of this season, with the club's hopes of regaining the Scottish Premier League title almost extinguished. Keane will be motivated by the desire to kick-start his career in England's Premier League during his loan spell, whether that be at Tottenham Hotspur or elsewhere.</p><p>He was the difference between the teams here today, two smart finishes the highlights of an otherwise drab contest. "It has not crossed my mind," said the Celtic manager, Tony Mowbray, of any suggestion Keane could join his club full-time in the summer. The player has virtually dismissed that notion. "I don't know what Robbie's thoughts are," he added. "You saw today why he is here. When chances come along, he is there to take them."</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/07/falkirk-celtic-scottish-premier-league1">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipFalkirkCelticFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:43:02 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/07/falkirk-celtic-scottish-premier-league1Photograph: Craig Halkett/PARobbie Keane celebrates scoring his second goal in Celtic's 2-0 win at Falkirk. Photograph: Craig Halkett/PA.Photograph: Craig Halkett/PARobbie Keane celebrates scoring his second goal in Celtic's 2-0 win at Falkirk. Photograph: Craig Halkett/PA.Ewan Murray at Falkirk Stadium2010-03-07T16:43:02ZFalkirk 0-2 Celtic | Scottish Premier League match reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/07/falkirk-celtic-scottish-premier-league
<p>Two goals from Robbie Keane kept Celtic's faint Scottish Premier League title hopes alive at the Falkirk Stadium.</p><p>Robert Olejnik had already thwarted the on-loan Irish striker twice before he drilled the ball past the Falkirk goalkeeper in the 34th minute after being set up by Morten Rasmussen.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/07/falkirk-celtic-scottish-premier-league">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipFalkirkCelticFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:16:50 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/07/falkirk-celtic-scottish-premier-leaguePhotograph: Craig Halkett/PACeltic's Robbie Keane scores his first goal at Falkirk. Photograph: Craig Halkett/PAPhotograph: Craig Halkett/PACeltic's Robbie Keane scores his first goal at Falkirk. Photograph: Craig Halkett/PAPress Association2010-03-07T15:16:50ZSteven Davis steers Rangers to victory against Falkirkhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jan/30/rangers-falkirk-scottish-premier-league
• Killie and Dundee United share eight-goal draw<br />• Tale of own goals as Hibs overcome Saints<br />• Well halt Aberdeen revival at Pittodrie<br />• Jim Jeffries' reign begins with defeat at St Johnstone<p>Rangers retained their 10- point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League with a 3-0 win at home against <strong>Falkirk</strong>. Steven Davis grabbed a goal of his own and set up the other two. Davis's second goal in three days handed the Ibrox side a 1-0 half-time lead.</p><p>The midfielder scored after 18 minutes from a free-kick after his Northern Ireland team-mate Kyle Lafferty won a foul just outside the area. With 57 minutes gone, Rangers put themselves firmly in the driving seat. Lafferty played the ball out to Davis on the right flank, and he whipped the ball across the face of goal where John Fleck was waiting to slot home at the back post. Any hopes of a Bairns comeback were ended five minutes later when Davis again turned provider, this time for Steven Whittaker to drill home from just inside the box.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jan/30/rangers-falkirk-scottish-premier-league">Continue reading...</a>RangersFalkirkScottish PremiershipFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:08:53 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jan/30/rangers-falkirk-scottish-premier-leaguePhotograph: RUSSELL CHEYNE/REUTERSSteven Davis celebrates scoring Rangers' first goal against Falkirk. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/ReutersPhotograph: RUSSELL CHEYNE/REUTERSSteven Davis celebrates scoring Rangers' first goal against Falkirk. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/ReutersNial Briggs2010-01-30T18:08:53ZScottish Premier League: Celtic 1-1 Falkirkhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jan/17/scottishpremierleague-celtic
<p>Celtic Park is an angry place just now. A banner displayed before kick-off bluntly warned the Celtic board not to throw the team's title aspirations down the toilet as they did, supporters argue, during this transfer window of 2009.</p><p>Five minutes from time, with the score locked at 1-1, fury turned towards the referee Alan Muir, who refused to award a penalty as Brian McLean tangled with the Celtic striker Marc-Antoine Fortuné. Seconds later the home full-back Lee Naylor fired what should have been a routine cross out of play; cue another eruption.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jan/17/scottishpremierleague-celtic">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipCelticFalkirkFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:00:01 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jan/17/scottishpremierleague-celticPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PACeltic fans make their a protest over transfer policy to the club's board before the game against Falkirk at Celtic Park. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PACeltic fans make their a protest over transfer policy to the club's board before the game against Falkirk at Celtic Park. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAEwan Murray at Celtic Park2010-01-17T22:00:01ZMadjid Bougherra makes classy return for Rangers at Falkirkhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/dec/06/madjid-bougherra-falkirk-rangers
<p>One marauding run by Madjid Bougherra and all was forgiven. It was the Algerian defender, whose season has been more notable for events off the field, who set Rangers on course for victory with the cut-back that set up Kris Boyd for the first of his two goals.</p><p>Bougherra was recently reprimanded by the Rangers manager, Walter Smith, after returning late from international duty for a third time. He was subsequently involved in a training-ground fracas with Kenny Miller. He had not started a Premier League match since 26 September and many Rangers supporters have questioned his commitment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/dec/06/madjid-bougherra-falkirk-rangers">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipFalkirkRangersFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:21:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/dec/06/madjid-bougherra-falkirk-rangersPhotograph: Craig Halkett/PAKris Boyd celebrates scoring Rangers' second goal, and his second of the first half, against Falkirk. Photograph: Craig Halkett/PAPhotograph: Craig Halkett/PAKris Boyd celebrates scoring Rangers' second goal, and his second of the first half, against Falkirk. Photograph: Craig Halkett/PAEwan Murray at Falkirk Stadium2009-12-07T00:21:00ZScottish Premier League: Falkirk 3-3 Celtichttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/08/falkirk-celtic-match-report
<p>The latest glaring examples of Celtic's defensive frailties ensured Tony Mowbray's men could only extend their lead over Rangers in the Scottish Premier League to two points. But for the interventions of the Celtic substitute Scott McDonald, indeed, bottom-of-the-table Falkirk could have celebrated their first league victory of the season.</p><p>Mowbray, visibly a man feeling the heat in his new post, admitted to a "mentally tired" display from his players. "It was as poor as we have been all season," said the manager. His concerns, moreover, do not begin and end in defence with so many of his attacking players struggling for form.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/08/falkirk-celtic-match-report">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipFalkirkCelticSportFootballScottish Premier League 2009-10Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:56:04 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/08/falkirk-celtic-match-reportPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PAThe Celtic striker Scott McDonald, right, celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Falkirk. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PAThe Celtic striker Scott McDonald, right, celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Falkirk. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAEwan Murray at Falkirk Stadium2009-11-08T18:56:04ZCo-operative Insurance Cup: Falkirk 0-4 Celtichttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/sep/23/cooperative-insurance-cup-falkirk-celtic
<p>The Paddy McCourt show has been overshadowed by Celtic's worries regarding Aiden McGeady. Tony Mowbray's very demeanour after the 4-0 demolition of Falkirk hinted the influential McGeady is now a serious doubt for the first Old Firm match of the season on Sunday week and the crucial Europa League visit of Rapid Vienna four days earlier.</p><p>The Celtic manager was also angry with himself; he introduced McGeady from among the substitutes with the visitors 3-0 up and cruising at the Falkirk Stadium. The Republic of Ireland winger limped off after a heavy challenge from Brian McLean in the closing moments, leaving Celtic to see out the evening with 10 men.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/sep/23/cooperative-insurance-cup-falkirk-celtic">Continue reading...</a>Scottish League CupFalkirkCelticFootballSportCo-operative Insurance Cup 2009-10Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:43:42 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/sep/23/cooperative-insurance-cup-falkirk-celticPhotograph: Chris Clark/PAPaddy McCourt, left, celebrates scoring Celtic's third goal against Falkirk with Scott McDonald, scorer of the first two, but Celtic's joy had been overshadowed by an injury to Aiden McGeady. Photograph: Chris Clark/PAPhotograph: Chris Clark/PAPaddy McCourt, left, celebrates scoring Celtic's third goal against Falkirk with Scott McDonald, scorer of the first two, but Celtic's joy had been overshadowed by an injury to Aiden McGeady. Photograph: Chris Clark/PAEwan Murray at the Falkirk Stadium2009-09-23T20:43:42ZSPL: Falkirk 1-3 Hibernianhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/22/falkirk-hibernian-scottish-premier-league
<p>Derek Riordan scored twice to ensure John Hughes' return to Falkirk was a happy one as Hibernian came from behind for the second straight week to maintain their 100% start to the season.</p><p>Riordan's two goals came after the break – his second a stunning free-kick – after Falkirk had dominated the first half, which they led until just before half-time.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/22/falkirk-hibernian-scottish-premier-league">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipFalkirkHibernianFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:13:51 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/22/falkirk-hibernian-scottish-premier-leagueGuardian Staff2009-08-22T14:13:51ZScottish Premier League: Rangers 4-1 Falkirkhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/15/scottish-premier-league-rangers-falkirk
<p>Scottish Premier League first-day watchers would have learned nothing they did not already know. Celtic's 3-1 victory at Aberdeen would be followed by this ultimately convincing victory by Rangers at Ibrox. Despite the difference in the respective winning margins, however, it was Tony Mowbray's side who delivered the more impressive performance.</p><p>Walter Smith's side were sluggish by comparison, relying primarily on physical strength rather than finesse to bring goals from Kenny Miller (two), Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith. Celtic's treatment of Aberdeen, especially during a first half of unrelenting bullying, was severe enough to have caught the attention of the social services. The double from Aiden McGeady and the single from Scott McDonald that gave them a 3-0 lead by the interval were actually scant reward for a performance that was utterly irresistible.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/15/scottish-premier-league-rangers-falkirk">Continue reading...</a>Scottish PremiershipRangersFalkirkFootballSportScottish Premier League 2009-10Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:19:12 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/aug/15/scottish-premier-league-rangers-falkirkPhotograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesRangers' Kenny Miller celebrates after scoring his second goal against Falkirk at Ibrox. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesRangers' Kenny Miller celebrates after scoring his second goal against Falkirk at Ibrox. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesGlenn Gibbons at Ibrox2009-08-15T17:19:12ZMotherwell teenager Jamie Murphy hits Europa hat-trick but Falkirk bow outhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jul/23/motherwell-falkirk-vaduz-flamurtari-europa
• 19-year-old striker scores three in 18 minutes<br />• Falkirk dumped out by Liechtenstein side Vaduz in extra-time<p>Motherwell saw five academy products score in an incredible 8-1 Europa League victory against Flamurtari of Albania, prompting the manager Jim Gannon to hail a bright future for the club. It was not all roses for Scottish football last night though as Falkirk were eliminated from the competition by FC Vaduz in extra-time.</p><p>The Motherwell teenager Jamie Murphy scored a hat-trick – all three coming in 18 first-half minutes – and there were first career goals for Shaun Hutchinson, Paul Slane, Robert McHugh and Ross Forbes, who scored twice. Motherwell were 7-0 up before the 50-minute mark of the match played at Airdrie as they overturned the 1-0 first-leg deficit for an 8-2 aggregate score to book a third qualifying-round contest with Steaua Bucharest.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jul/23/motherwell-falkirk-vaduz-flamurtari-europa">Continue reading...</a>Europa LeagueMotherwellFalkirkFootballSportEuropa League 2009-10Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:58:55 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jul/23/motherwell-falkirk-vaduz-flamurtari-europaPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PAMotherwell players congratulate Ross Forbes, one of five youth academy players to score as the side advanced to the Europa League third qualifying round. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PAMotherwell players congratulate Ross Forbes, one of five youth academy players to score as the side advanced to the Europa League third qualifying round. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PAGuardian Staff2009-07-23T22:58:55Z